Assignment: Policy Quick Guide: Disabilities, Mental Health, Substance Use

For each policy, briefly: Disabilities, Mental Health, Substance Use 

• Explain how the policy is addressed at the federal, state, and local levels.
• What programs were developed from this this policy?
• Reflect on how the policy affects or may affect your community, geographic area, or potential clients.

Then, address this unique prompt for this week’s Quick Guide:

• Describe one strategy for addressing the lack of accessibility of mental health resources.

• Policies to explore:
  • American With Disabilities Act 
  • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (from Week 7)
  • Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act
  • Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA)